Training courses 2009–10

ORIC provides a range of training for Indigenous corporations about the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act), the corporation's rule book and other aspects of good corporate governance.

On this page you will find a map of Australia with 2009–10 courses that you can browse. Detailed below the map are the descriptions of each course. If you find a course that you would like information about, or to apply, select the course that you would like and fill in the appropriate form.

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Please note: ORIC does not pay travel allowance or sitting fees.

New corporations (doorway training)

ORIC is currently offering training sessions to Indigenous groups who want to register with ORIC. They usually cover:

• what becoming a corporation actually means
• the costs, benefits and legal responsibilities involved
• the key features of registration under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act
• how to develop a good corporation rule book.

If you are thinking about registering call 1800 622 431 or email training@oric.gov.au to ask about these training sessions.

Introduction to Corporate Governance workshops

This three-day interactive workshop introduces some basic principles and concepts of how to lead and run a healthy corporation. Some of the topics covered are:

• governance—what is it?
• meetings
• roles and responsibilities of members, directors and other officers
• conflict awareness and management.

Entry is by application and participants must sign a learning agreement with ORIC.

> Read more about Introduction to Corporate Governance workshops.

Location	Dates	Applications close	Apply for this workshop
Derby	28–30 July 2009	closed	N/A
Townsville	18–20 August 2009	closed	N/A
Coffs Harbour	9–11 February 2010	closed	N/A
Dubbo	4–6 May 2010	closed	N/A

The following Introduction to Corporate Governance workshops are being delivered with our training partners

Location	Dates	Applications close	Apply for this workshop
Adelaide	25–27 August 2009	closed	N/A
Ceduna	8–10 December 2009	closed	N/A

Building Strong Stores workshops

ORIC is running a new and exciting corporate governance training program for store committees. This workshop looks at corporate governance for management committees and directors. It will look at the keys to running a successful store.

> Read more about Building Strong Stores workshops.

Location	Dates	Applications close	Apply for this workshop
Tennant Creek	11–13 August 2009	closed	N/A
Broome	3–5 November 2009	closed	N/A
Alice Springs	16–18 March 2010	closed	N/A
Katherine	20–22 April 2010	closed	N/A
Darwin	11–13 May 2010	closed	N/A
Darwin	18–20 May 2010	closed	N/A
APY lands	12–14 April 2010 (starts Monday, 12 April at 3 pm)	closed	N/A
Alice Springs	23–25 June 2010	28 May 2010	N/A

Certificate IV in Business (Governance)

This is a nationally recognised training package developed specifically for Indigenous people who wish to attain recognised skills in corporate governance and management. The certificate course covers 13 units of competency in four one-week blocks (Monday to Friday) over a period of several months.

To be eligible to start this course you must have completed an Introduction to Corporate Governance workshop, and have year 10 education or ability to demonstrate equivalent literacy and numeracy skills.

> Read more about the Certificate IV course.

Location	Dates	Applications close	Apply for this course
Pilbara	Block 3: 3–7 Aug 09 Block 4: 5–9 Oct 09	closed	N/A
Darwin	Block 1: 26–30 Oct 09 Block 2: 30 Nov – 4 Dec 09 Block 3: 8–12 Feb 10 Block 4: 8–12 Mar 10	closed	N/A
Perth	Block 1: 14–18 Sept 09 Block 2: 26–30 Oct 09 Block 3: 16–20 Nov 09 Block 4: 15–19 Feb 10	closed	N/A

Diploma of Business (Governance) workshops

The diploma is a nationally recognised training package for Indigenous people to further develop their governance skills. There are 13 units of competency.

This course is held over five one-week blocks (Monday to Friday) over a period of 6–12 months.

To be eligible to start this course you must have completed the Certificate IV in Business (Governance), and have year 12 education or ability to demonstrate equivalent literacy, numeracy and analytical skills.

> Read more about the diploma course.

Location	Dates	Applications close	To apply for this workshop
Cairns	Block 1: 20–24 Jul 09 Block 2: 7–11 Sept 09 Block 3: 19–23 Oct 10 Block 4: 30 Nov – 4 Dec 09 Block 5: 22–26 Feb 10	closed	N/A